After releasing and transfer listing a large number of squad players last week, Ferguson has acted quickly to bring in Paul Hayes from Scunthorpe to add to his squad.
Hayes scored thirteen goals at Scunthrope and won their player of the year award but was out of contract so North End have not had to pay a fee. Ferguson is hopeful of signing Wellbeck on a season long loan although it is also thought that Fulham are interested.
Hayes is a link up forward player who would play alongside a target man. Elliott and Mellor look to be on their way out of the club and now Ferguson looks to strengthen other areas of the squad.